Global Head of CMO & Partner Management (m/f/d)

We are an owner-managed, globally active company in the specialty pharmaceuticals sector with a clear mission: to be THE sustainable platform for long-established and trusted pharmaceutical brand products in various therapeutic areas. As a reliable partner to the research-based pharmaceutical industry, CHEPLAPHARM ensures the availability and supply of these medicines for the global market.
This benefits not only our partners, but also patients around the world. We are proud that our specialised business model has enabled us to become one of the world's leading companies in the acquisition of original preparations within 20 years, and we continue to grow. The aspiration of our approximately 800 employees: Together, we want to ‘ ACHIEVE MORE ’.

• In the role as Global Head of CMO & Partner Management, you provide strategic, disciplinary, and operational leadership for global CMO, partner, vendor, and contract management, ensuring that all external collaborations operate within a robust, future-ready oversight framework and remain aligned with the organization’s scientific, operational, and strategic objectives.
• Strategic Leadership & Organizational Management
• Lead and develop a global cross-functional team with full disciplinary and functional responsibility, including resource allocation, budget planning, and serving as the final escalation point for all partner-related matters.
• CMO & Partner Oversight Governance
• Design, implement, and continuously improve the global oversight framework for CMOs, vendors, and external partners, including SOPs, governance structures, and digital management tools.
• Performance & Risk Management
• Monitor partner and CMO performance through KPIs, scorecards, and trend analyses to identify risks early and implement corrective and escalation measures proactively.
• Governance & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Lead governance, QRM, and BRM meetings while coordinating cross-functional assessments across Science, Supply, Regulatory Compliance, and other key functions.
• Contract & Compliance Management
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with external partners while ensuring compliance with global regulations, GMP/GDP standards, and internal company policies.
• Strategic Partner Relationship Management
• Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with CMOs, vendors, and partners while continuously driving operational efficiency and collaboration quality.
• Executive Stakeholder Management & Decision Support
• Act as the primary interface between internal stakeholders and external partners and prepare strategic decision-making materials for senior leadership.

• Academic Qualification & Industry Expertise
• Master’s degree in a natural science discipline combined with more than 10 years of experience in CMO, partner, or vendor management within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Leadership & Organizational Influence
• More than 10 Years of extensive leadership experience managing large, cross-functional organizations across multiple hierarchical levels, including indirect leadership and conflict resolution in complex environments.
• Governance & Regulatory Expertise
• Deep expertise in governance frameworks, oversight structures, and contract management within GMP/GDP-regulated environments.
• Analytical & Strategic Competence
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate KPI data, risk indicators, and market trends into clear strategic recommendations and actions.
• Communication & Negotiation Skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, including experience moderating governance, QRM, and BRM meetings in regulated pharmaceutical settings.
• Digital & Process Management Mindset
• Familiarity with digital tools and systems supporting CMO oversight, partner performance management, and operational excellence initiatives.